Calhoun's Family Texas Barbeque

I stopped by on Friday with a friend of mine. She wasn't really hungry so she asked me to order her Natural Cut Fries and Potato Salad. I ordered myself, Half Chicken and Mac N Cheese. I had to wait a bit to get help, but I was understanding because I've worked restaurants before. Mrs. Calhoun's (owner) took my order then I sat in a table. After she helped few customers behind me, she asked me if I wanted an additional plate since she noticed I came with my friend. I said yes, and thank you. People kept coming in to order and others were waiting on their orders. I immediately knew this place was going be good. Once she brought our food, she noticed the table was a bit dirty so she immediately cleaned it herself before giving us our food. I loved the BBQ flavor sauce and the chicken was tender. The Mac N Cheese had black pepper and good cheese texture. I also would like to mention the cup size was perfect for my feasting. I will definitely be back! She gave good service, the food is flavorful. Even my friend liked the food a lot. I plan to go again and this time take my sister and mom with me. I hope and know that in the near future Calhoun's Family Texas BBQ will get a bigger location so there is more seating. I will definitely be able take my siblings and their kiddos. But in the meantime I might just need place a catering order and just let my family try it here at the house, no matter what Calhoun's Family is serving our communities with flavorful BBQ meals, good heart and staying strong through it all. Thank you for my first time experience and everything your doing to keep going with STRENGTH. ❤️🙏🏽

We walked in & immediately it felt like a healthy family gathering. People laughing, talking & eating. The food was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful that you didn't need any sauce to eat it. The pulled pork was tender, juicy and flavored just right, I added a small amount of sauce just for habits sake. The bun didn't get soggy & wasnt to bulky either. The fresh cut fries had that perfect mix of soft & crunchy that paired nicely with the BBQ sauce. The beans were yummy and the coleslaw got better with every bite, by the last swallow we wanted to order more but couldn't possibly fit it in! Their pricing is more than fair and their customer service is fantastic. I appreciated that they didnt put the bbq sauce all over everything, we usually have to request it on the side for dietary reasons for my husband & preference for my son. This was our 1st time here, but it won't be our last.

It is like going to my cousin's house so I could enjoy that home-cooked SMOKED PROTEINS with their mouth-watering coleslaw, beans, and tater salad! We have been Calhoun's customers since they first opened. They are the best Texan BBQ secret of Murrieta. Note: Tiny restaurant with max 5 tables for 2 and 4 diners. Best is TO-GO orders, phone ahead (check if they have online orders), maybe family or group size orders.

This is obviously a local favorite because there was a non-stop stream of locals picking up take-out orders. We had the sampler plate, and now we understand. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and great sides. My picture doesn't do the quantity justice because I started small and finished good. We will be back for some sweet potato pie.